Leek Seeds

Leek 'Golem' Seeds (Allium porrum)

Grow strong, reliable crops with Leek 'Golem', a hardy variety that produces thick, white stems and dark green leaves. Known for its disease resistance and excellent cold tolerance, this leek performs well in both autumn and winter harvests. Its mild, sweet flavor makes it perfect for soups, stews, roasts, and hearty winter dishes. A dependable choice for home gardeners and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from January to March or outdoors from March to April.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in trays or drills.

• Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing 15 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart.

• Earth up stems gradually to blanch for longer white shafts.

Key Features

• Robust leek variety with thick, white stems

• Excellent cold tolerance for winter cropping

• Mild, sweet flavor perfect for cooking

• Strong disease resistance for reliable harvests

• Suitable for autumn and winter gardens

Ideal For

• Autumn and winter harvesting

• Soups, stews, roasting, and traditional leek dishes

• Gardeners seeking hardy, disease-resistant crops

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

Sowing

• Best time: January–April

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 15 cm between plants, 30–40 cm between rows

• Position: Full sun, fertile soil

• Harvest: October to February

Quick Tip

• Trim roots and tops before transplanting to help plants establish quickly and grow strong.

Leek ‘Blue de Solaise’ – Seeds

(Allium porrum)

Leek ‘Blue de Solaise’ is a traditional French heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional winter hardiness and striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful deep violet-blue tint in cold weather. Producing thick, tender, and flavorful stems, this leek is perfect for soups, stews, and roasting. A reliable and decorative addition to the vegetable garden, it stands well in the ground through the winter months.

Key Features

• Type: Heirloom winter leek variety

• Plant Height: 40–50 cm

• Stem: Thick, white, and tender

• Foliage: Blue-green with violet tones in frost

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and rich

• Days to Maturity: 110–130 days

• Hardiness: Excellent frost resistance

• Harvest Period: Late autumn to early spring

Ideal For

• Winter and early spring harvests

• Cold climates and overwintering

• Home gardens and traditional kitchen gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June

• Harvest: November – March

• Spacing: 15 × 30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Hill up soil around stems to encourage long white shanks.

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots in winter.

• Ideal for succession sowing to extend harvest.

Leek ‘Titus’ – 800 Seeds (Allium porrum)

Description:
Grow tender, flavorful leeks with Leek ‘Titus’ (Allium porrum). This hardy variety produces long, thick, light-green stems with a mild onion-like flavor, ideal for soups, stews, and roasting. ‘Titus’ is resistant to bolting and can be sown early for spring or autumn harvests. Perfect for kitchen gardens, raised beds, or allotments, it’s an easy-to-grow variety suitable for both home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Key Features

• Long, thick, mild-flavored stems

• Hardy variety resistant to bolting

• Suitable for early spring and autumn harvest

• Ideal for culinary use: soups, stews, roasting

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Raised beds and vegetable borders

• Culinary use in soups, stews, and roasted dishes

• Home gardeners seeking reliable leek harvests

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: January–March

• Transplant Outdoors: March–May

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Care Tips

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Hill soil around stems to blanch and promote tender growth

• Fertilize lightly with balanced fertilizer during growth

• Harvest when stems reach desired thickness

Winter Leek ‘Elephant’ – 400 Seeds

(Allium porrum) – Giant Winter Leek

The Winter Leek ‘Elephant’ is a traditional variety producing thick, tall stems with excellent cold tolerance, making it perfect for harvesting right through the winter months. With its mild, sweet onion-like flavor and robust size, it is a reliable crop for the kitchen garden. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and classic leek dishes.

Key Features

• Type: Winter-hardy leek

• Stems: Thick, long, and upright

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, and tender

• Harvest period: November to March

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive

Ideal For

• Winter harvesting and extended cropping

• Soups, stews, casseroles, and roasting

• Kitchen gardens, allotments, and small farms

• Cold-climate vegetable production

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in modules or seed trays.

• Sow outdoors: March–April in a prepared seedbed.

• Transplant: May–June, spacing 15 cm apart in rows 30–40 cm apart.

• Harvest: From late autumn through to early spring.

Care Tips

• Earth up around stems to blanch them and keep them tender.

• Keep soil moist during dry spells.

• Rotate crops yearly to avoid onion pests and diseases.

Winter Leek 'Tango' – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Winter Leek 'Tango' is a robust, frost-hardy variety producing long, thick stems with tender white and light green parts. Its mild, sweet flavor makes it ideal for soups, stews, gratins, and braised dishes throughout the winter months.

This reliable variety is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and allotments, offering excellent yields even in cold weather.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: May – June

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants, rows 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained, enriched with compost

• Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during establishment

Key Features

• Hardy winter leek with long, tender stems

• Mild, sweet flavor suitable for winter cooking

• Ideal for soups, stews, gratins, and braised dishes

• Frost-tolerant and high-yielding

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Harvest

• Harvesting period: November – March

• Can be left in the ground during winter with light mulching; pull when stems are thick and firm.

Short Tip

Mound soil around stems in late summer to blanch and achieve longer white stems.

Autumn Leek 'October' – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Autumn Leek 'October' is a hardy, slow-growing variety ideal for autumn and winter harvests. Producing long, thick, pale stems with mild, sweet flavor, it is perfect for soups, stews, quiches, and braised dishes.

Reliable and robust, this variety tolerates frost well, making it a staple for late-season vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: May – June

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants, rows 30–40 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained, enriched with compost

• Watering: Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging

Key Features

• Hardy leek variety for autumn and winter harvest

• Long, thick, pale stems with mild, sweet flavor

• Excellent for soups, stews, quiches, and braised dishes

• Frost-tolerant and reliable in cold weather

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and allotments

Harvest

• Harvesting period: October – February

• Pull leeks when stems are thick and firm; can overwinter in the ground with light mulching.

Short Tip

Blanch stems by mounding soil around them in late summer for longer, tender white stems.

Large Leek 'Monstruoso di Carentan 2' – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Grow impressively large leeks with 'Monstruoso di Carentan 2', a classic heirloom variety prized for its thick, long white stems and robust flavor. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and braising, this hardy leek is slow to bolt and provides a high-yield, long-lasting harvest. Perfect for home gardens and allotments, it’s a favorite for gardeners seeking substantial, gourmet leeks.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – March, 1–2 cm deep in trays or seedbeds
. Transplant outdoors: April – June, spacing 15–20 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Keep soil consistently moist for long, tender stems
. Harvest: Late summer to winter depending on planting date

Key Features

. Heirloom leek variety with thick, long stems
. Tender and flavorful for a wide range of culinary uses
. High-yielding and hardy
. Slow to bolt for extended harvest
. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and braising

Ideal For

. Home gardens and allotments
. Culinary use in hearty dishes
. Long-term harvesting from summer into winter
. Gardeners seeking large, classic leek varieties

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – March
. Transplant: April – June
. Harvest: August – December

Quick Tip

For extra-long stems, blanch leeks by mounding soil around the base as they grow.

Leek 'Bulgarian Giant' – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Grow impressively large leeks with 'Bulgarian Giant', a heritage variety renowned for its thick, long white stems and tender green leaves. Ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, this hardy leek is slow to bolt and produces a reliable, high-yielding crop for home gardens and allotments. Perfect for gardeners seeking substantial, flavorful leeks throughout the season.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: February – March, 1–2 cm deep in trays or seedbeds
. Transplant outdoors: April – June, spacing 15–20 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with full sun
. Water consistently to encourage long, tender stems
. Harvest: Late summer to winter depending on planting date

Key Features

. Heritage leek variety producing thick, long stems
. Tender and flavorful for cooking
. High-yielding and hardy
. Slow to bolt for extended harvest
. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting, and braising

Ideal For

. Home gardens and allotments
. Culinary use in hearty dishes and soups
. Long-term harvesting from summer into winter
. Gardeners seeking classic, productive leek varieties

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – March
. Transplant: April – June
. Harvest: August – December

Quick Tip

For extra-long stems, blanch leeks by mounding soil around the base as they grow.

Leek ‘Winner’ – Seeds (Allium porrum)

Leek ‘Winner’ is a high-quality variety producing strong, upright plants with long, thick white shanks and dark green leaves. It is reliable, hardy, and suitable for harvesting throughout autumn and early winter. With its mild, sweet flavor, ‘Winner’ is a versatile kitchen staple perfect for soups, stews, and roasting.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: January – March in seed trays at 15–20°C.

• Sow outdoors: March – April in drills, 1 cm deep.

• Transplant seedlings when pencil-thick, spacing 15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart.

• Plant deeply to encourage longer white stems.

• Prefers rich, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Key Features

• Strong, upright growth with long white shanks

• Mild, sweet flavor for versatile cooking

• Hardy variety for autumn and early winter harvests

• Excellent storage qualities

Ideal For

• Soups, stews, and casseroles

• Roasting and grilling

• Home gardens and allotments

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January – April

• Harvest: September – December

Quick Tip

For extra-long, tender shanks, earth up soil around the stems as they grow.